The Tánaiste Simon Harris condemned an incident where Irish peacekeepers came under fire from an IDF patrol near the Blue Line in Southern Lebanon. The Defence Forces confirmed no injuries were sustained. Harris emphasized the continual dangers faced by these troops in an increasingly unstable region, highlighting the risks associated with maintaining peace as part of their UN mission. Despite the distressing circumstances, Irish personnel remain committed to monitoring and ensuring stability in the area.
I want to firstly send my best wishes to the Irish Defence Forces personnel affected in today's incident. While I am very pleased to report that all personnel are safe and well, the fact they came under fire while on patrol is deeply worrying.
Today's incident illustrates the dangers that our peacekeepers face every single day while on a patrol in a region that has been increasingly unstable and volatile.
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